Family Physical Therapy

02/12/2025

🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨

Are you a PT or PTA with a passion for pelvic health? Whether you’re an experienced therapist, new to pelvic health, or a new grad eager to learn, we want you on our team at Family PT in Enumclaw!

Join a supportive, patient-centered clinic where you can grow, make an impact, and love where you work.

📍 Now Hiring: Pelvic Health PT or PTA
📩 Apply Now: Send your resume to familyptwa@gmail.com
📞 Questions? Call us at (360) 825-2210

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02/06/2025

Family PT has gained a new member and it’s a boy! 💙 Callum was born on Jan 22! Mom and baby are both doing well and enjoying their snuggle time before Keira returns to the clinic in April!

11/20/2024

We are closed for today due to the wind storm! Plan to open tomorrow whether we have power or not! Figuring it all out today!

09/18/2024

Do you struggle with bladder leaking or pain during pregnancy or postpartum?!
Have you heard of the pelvic floor and want to find out more from a local specialist?!

Then you are invited to join us for a FREE pelvic floor workshop! Family Physical Therapy, pelvic floor specialists in Enumclaw, will be hosted at Assemble in Buckley to talk all things pelvic floor.

You will learn about:
- Anatomy, functions, and dysfunctions of the pelvic floor
- The effect of pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause on your pelvic floor
- Tips and exercises to support your pelvic floor, as well as why this is critical for your wellbeing, especially for athletes and active people!

Sign up for free on assemble’s website at: https://www.assemblecommunity.com/schedule?_mt=%2Fclasses%2F16163%2Freserve

Space is limited so snag your spot now!

WEEKLY SCHEDULE CLASS TIME SUGGESTIONS Our current class times are based off of the requests from our members, if our class times do not work for you and you would like to submit suggestions, please send us a message. We are happy to add a time if you have a group of people who will attend.ASSEMBLE....

07/16/2024

THINGS I DO AS A PELVIC FLOOR PT TO SUPPORT MY PELVIC FLOOR!

Exhaling on exertion, avoiding straining, and practicing pelvic floor relaxation are all important pieces of pelvic floor health and are just some of the few things that I teach to patients regularly that I also incorporate into my day to day life.

Follow to learn more about pelvic health!!

07/12/2024

NO MORE LEAKY LAUGHS

Okay, seriously. It is not normal to p*e when you laugh! If this is something that happens to you, reach out to a pelvic health PT to get help!

07/09/2024

SHOULD YOU KEGEL WHILE YOU P*E??

NO!! Doing a Kegel (aka contracting your pelvic floor) while you p*e should not be done on a regular basis. There is research that suggests you can push bacteria up your urethra and increase your risk of developing a UTI. You may also disrupt the subconscious motor pattern that allows you to relax your pelvic floor when you sit down to void. In the long run, this could lead to development of difficulty with emptying your bladder.

Most people contract their pelvic floor while p*eing to test their pelvic floor by seeing if they can stop the flow. This isn't always an accurate assessment of strength, however, since you are fighting your natural motor pattern. If you feel the need to test your pelvic floor because you are having symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction, then you should go see a pelvic floor PT and get your strength assessed by a professional!

07/02/2024

EXERCISE & MOVEMENT TIPS FOR POSTPARTUM RECOVERY!!

Movement can be a big challenge after giving birth to a baby, especially early in recovery.

01) Diaphragmatic breathing, where you take big breaths into your belly and fully relax the abdomen, on a regular basis can help your abdominal and pelvic floor muscles lengthen and relax after the trauma of childbirth.

02) Exhale on exertion! Exhale during the hardest part of any movement - standing up while holding the baby, lifting the baby and/or carseat from the crib or ground, etc. This will help to limit excessive pressure on your pelvic floor muscles when they are trying to heal.

03) Stand with good posture as much as possible. Leaning back while standing is common while holding the baby to balance the weight, but this puts a lot of pressure on your low back and inhibits your core muscles. Holding the baby close to you also limits strain on your low back.

Go see a pelvic health PT if you have recently delivered to talk more about these things and to get a check up!

06/28/2024

Are you struggling with chronic back pain or having difficulty improving your core strength again following childbirth?!

Again, this is something that we normalize in general, but especially after having kids. Your core and spine are the center of all movement, and need to be strong and stable to allow you to participate in daily activities.

Letting this go for a long time can lead to more problems later on - call your local PT and get help!

06/25/2024

DID YOU KNOW EVERYBODY HAS A PELVIC FLOOR??

We get this question all the time, and yes all humans - males, females, and children - have a pelvic floor. On top of that, anyone can develop pelvic floor dysfunction. We talk all the time about pregnant and postpartum women with dysfunction, but females who have not had kids, males, and children can all develop pelvic floor dysfunction.

Most male pelvic floor dysfunction is related to post prostatectomy urinary incontinence and/or pelvic/genital pain. Pelvic floor dysfunction can start at any age, or can present as bedwetting in kids.

It is more common for pregnant and/or postpartum women to develop pelvic floor dysfunction due to the stress and trauma that the pelvic floor goes through during that process. Anatomical differences in the pelvic floor between males and females also put females more at risk.

06/21/2024

Pain with intimate activities is rarely talked about and is also NOT NORMAL! Pain can occur during the activity or after, and neither is normal, even if it is only in one or two particular positions.

Call to get help, don't put it off any longer!

06/18/2024

You are exactly where you need to be.

This is so true in regards to so many things in life. In particular, it is so important to remember that when you are recovering from childbirth.

Every childbirth experience is unique, and every body heals at its own pace. It is so easy to compare yourself to others, or even to yourself after a previous childbirth, during the postpartum period. While this is so much easier said than done, remember that you are exactly where you need to be, and that everyone has a different pregnancy, childbirth, and recovery experience, and that is OKAY.

Remember that help is available during postpartum recovery, and it is okay to utilize your resources like lactation consultants, doulas, mental health therapists, pelvic floor physical therapists, as well as family, friends, and your partner.